“Lobo Louie just attracts the attention the minute he walks in the room,” said Tracy Denton, who leads UNM’s spirit department.

Denton said she won’t reveal who is behind Louie’s face, but would say the person is a full-time UNM student who must have a high grade point average. That person must also go through several rounds of interviews.

“We actually have a clinic and we have some people come and try out being Louie and being part of the atmosphere,” Denton said.

Denton said the suit is very warm, so the student must make sure they’re hydrated before putting it on.

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